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R991 VAW

1997 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 VAW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,662 miles

front discs corroded

general under body & suspension componenets corroded

oil leak & level very low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges † †both headlamps lenses deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps lenses deteriated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,202 miles

†slight blow ear exhaust joint † †exhaust close to brake pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

†slight blow rear exhaust joint † †exhaust close to brake pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,226 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R991 VAW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R991 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R991 VAW registered?

R991 VAW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R991 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 VAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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